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Slow Cooker Hot Cocoa Cake

Posted on October 28, 2015 by grantre1

Print Slow Cooker Hot Cocoa Cake Author: CL Serves: 12-16   Ingredients Cake: 2 cups (500 mL) granulated sugar 2 eggs ½ cup (125 mL) vegetable oil ½ cup (125 mL) milk ½ cup (125 mL) cooled brewed coffee or water 2 … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Crepes

Posted on October 28, 2015 by grantre1

Print The Ultimate Crepes Author: CL Serves: 8   Ingredients 1 -1/3 cups (325 mL) all-purpose flour ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt 4 eggs 1-1/2 cups milk ¼ cup (60 mL) butter, melted Instructions In bowl, whisk flour with salt. In separate … Continue reading →

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Nachos

Posted on May 31, 2015 by grantre1

Print Nachos Author: Chatelaine Serves: 6   Ingredients 6 whole-grain tortillas 1 tbsp canola oil, divided 1 garlic clove, minced ½ tsp cumin 398-mL can black beans, drained and rinsed ½ cup water ½ tsp salt ½ cup reduced-fat cheddar 1 ripe … Continue reading →

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Olive Tapenade

Posted on May 16, 2015 by grantre1

Print Olive Tapenade Author: Chatelaine Serves: ¾ c   Ingredients Embrace the French countryside and turn olives into a versatile spread that adds instant punch to any dish, from pasta to chicken and beyond. 1 cup oil-cured black olives, pitted see below … Continue reading →

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Ginger Poached Pears with chocolate sauce

Posted on December 8, 2014 by grantre1

Print Ginger-Poached Pears With Chocolate Sauce   Ingredients Prep time 15 minutes Total time 1 hour Portion size 8 servings 2-1/2 cups granulated sugar 5 slices (about 1 inch/2.5 cm long) peeled fresh ginger 6 whole cloves 8 small firm … Continue reading →

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Grilled pineapple skewers with Maple lime Yoghurt dip

Posted on November 27, 2014 by grantre1

Print Grilled pineapple skewers with Maple lime Yoghurt dip   Ingredients 2 T lime juice 2 t maple syrup pinch salt 1 pineapple cut lengthwise into 8 wedges 1 T chopped fresh mint Maple Lime Dip 1 c 2% plain … Continue reading →

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Mustard-glazed Pork Skewers with Grilled Sweet Potatoes

Posted on November 26, 2014 by grantre1

Print Mustard-glazed Pork Skewers with Grilled Sweet Potatoes Author: CL Serves: 4   Ingredients 2 medium sweet potatoes, (about 800 g), peeled and cut crosswise in ½-inch (1 cm) slices 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil 1 tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh … Continue reading →

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Squash Casserole

Posted on January 17, 2014 by grantre1

Print Squash Casserole Author: Linda Selig   Ingredients 2 lb yellow squash ½ c chopped onion ¾ c cracker crumbs 2 T butter 1½ c grated cheese pepper 3 eggs ½ c evaporated milk or light cream Instructions Slice squash and … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato Fries w Curry Mayo

Posted on January 17, 2014 by grantre1

Print Sweet Potato Fries w Curry Mayo Author: Linda Selig Serves: 4-6   Ingredients 4 sweet potatoes – 2½ lb 2 egg whites 1 T oil 1 t paprika and cumin ½ t pepper Curry Mayo ½ c mayo, 1 t lime … Continue reading →

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Italian strata

Posted on February 12, 2013 by grantre1

Print Italian strata   Preparation time: 25 minutes Baking Time: 40 minutes Makes: 8 servings Ingredients 12 slices crusty Italian bread, about ½ in. (1 cm) thick 8 eggs 2 tbsp (30 mL) Dijon mustard 2 cups (500 mL) homogenized … Continue reading →

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Healthier Eggs Benedict

Posted on February 12, 2013 by grantre1

Print Healthier Eggs Benedict   Cooking time: 5 minutes Preparation time: 15 minutes Makes: 2 to 4 servings with ⅓ cup (75 mL) sauce Ingredients ½ lemon ¼ cup (50 mL) light sour cream or low-fat plain yogurt 1 tbsp … Continue reading →

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Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Apricot Pepper Sauce

Posted on February 12, 2013 by grantre1

Print Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Apricot Pepper Sauce   Portion size: 6 to 8 Lots of fresh herbs and a spicy-sweet sauce are all that is needed to show off fresh lamb. Instead of grilling it, you can … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Truffle Cake

Posted on February 11, 2013 by grantre1

Print Chocolate Truffle Cake   Ingredients package of chocolate cake mix tub (1L) of whipping cream packages (come in 4 individual containers) of chocolate pudding package of Skor chips (you will only use ¾ of the package) Instructions Bake cake … Continue reading →

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Southwestern BBQ Pork Tenderloin

Posted on February 8, 2013 by grantre1

Print Southwestern BBQ Pork Tenderloin   serves 6 Ingredients 2 pork tenderloins 12 oz each 2 tsp cornstarch 1 green onion finely chopped 2 T Italian parsley, fresh chopped Marinade: ½ c orange juice ¼ c tomato paste 2 T … Continue reading →

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